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Table 5. The Pyramid of Integration Level of Technology in Architecture The lowest level of this pyramid, conceptual stage, determines the starting point of a project, includes the initial ideas and conceptual drawings which may never be planned to realize such as flying houses. Once an innovative project passes the conceptual stage, it becomes demonstrated whether by publishing its information or building a prototype. Robo-house can be seen as one example of this level because of developing prototypes and the fact that the concept is not yet widely spread. /nhabited stage indicates less familiar technologies in the home environment. Likewise, autonomous houses are currently inhabited by people, but not generally considered as ‘regular’ homes. Conventional stage indicates ordinary technologies known and used in home environment and architecture such as high-rise buildings. Living in a high-rise building depends on the choice of the people, however, the concept of a dwelling serves a vital need of shelter. Therefore, the dwelling is mentioned as an example of the necessary stage which is the highest technological integration level in this pyramid.

Table 5 The Pyramid of Integration Level of Technology in Architecture The lowest level of this pyramid, conceptual stage, determines the starting point of a project, includes the initial ideas and conceptual drawings which may never be planned to realize such as flying houses. Once an innovative project passes the conceptual stage, it becomes demonstrated whether by publishing its information or building a prototype. Robo-house can be seen as one example of this level because of developing prototypes and the fact that the concept is not yet widely spread. /nhabited stage indicates less familiar technologies in the home environment. Likewise, autonomous houses are currently inhabited by people, but not generally considered as ‘regular’ homes. Conventional stage indicates ordinary technologies known and used in home environment and architecture such as high-rise buildings. Living in a high-rise building depends on the choice of the people, however, the concept of a dwelling serves a vital need of shelter. Therefore, the dwelling is mentioned as an example of the necessary stage which is the highest technological integration level in this pyramid.

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The typologies of the IHPs lead us to discuss the integration of technologies in the home environment. At this juncture, Mensvoort points out that the term of technology is commonly associated with the latest and unfamilia! innovations, however, technologies include different integration levels. While more time is required for the development of one technological achievement, another technology is a 'natural' part of everyday life. (van Mensvoort, 2013). Thus, he explains each level of technology, also by giving examples as follows:
The typologies of the IHPs lead us to discuss the integration of technologies in the home environment. At this juncture, Mensvoort points out that the term of technology is commonly associated with the latest and unfamilia! innovations, however, technologies include different integration levels. While more time is required for the development of one technological achievement, another technology is a 'natural' part of everyday life. (van Mensvoort, 2013). Thus, he explains each level of technology, also by giving examples as follows:
Table 4. The Pyramid of Technology (van Mensvoort, 2013; van Mensvoort et al, 2015) (mapped by authors By yielding a holistic overlook on technology, this conceptual model demonstrates the process of any technology to be a part of our daily life yet does not try to answer questions regarding technology. It offers a 'tool' for
Table 4. The Pyramid of Technology (van Mensvoort, 2013; van Mensvoort et al, 2015) (mapped by authors By yielding a holistic overlook on technology, this conceptual model demonstrates the process of any technology to be a part of our daily life yet does not try to answer questions regarding technology. It offers a 'tool' for
Figure 1. The Technological Integration Level of Innovative Housing Projects
Figure 1. The Technological Integration Level of Innovative Housing Projects
The replacement in the Figure 1 shows that the projects sharing the same typology belong to the same stage. The IHPs which were never realized, but consisted of the sketches and drawings of unfamiliar, new and 'odd' ideas are at the conceptual stage. The IHPs in the typologies of showcases, experimental labs, and living labs are at the demonstrated stage since all of them indicate monitored and tested prototypes which are built, but not meant to be actually inhabited for long periods of time. The IHPs which are built and inhabited by residents are at the Inhabited stage. Figure 1 represents the pyramid of the starting phase of the projects in terms of their first publication and/or construction, so none of the projects are at the conventional or necessary stages and the amount of projects at the inhabited stage is very limited. On the other hand, prominent technologies in this projects climb through the upper stages over time (Figure 2). Figure 2. The Technological Integration Level of Prominent Technological Novelties
The replacement in the Figure 1 shows that the projects sharing the same typology belong to the same stage. The IHPs which were never realized, but consisted of the sketches and drawings of unfamiliar, new and 'odd' ideas are at the conceptual stage. The IHPs in the typologies of showcases, experimental labs, and living labs are at the demonstrated stage since all of them indicate monitored and tested prototypes which are built, but not meant to be actually inhabited for long periods of time. The IHPs which are built and inhabited by residents are at the Inhabited stage. Figure 1 represents the pyramid of the starting phase of the projects in terms of their first publication and/or construction, so none of the projects are at the conventional or necessary stages and the amount of projects at the inhabited stage is very limited. On the other hand, prominent technologies in this projects climb through the upper stages over time (Figure 2). Figure 2. The Technological Integration Level of Prominent Technological Novelties
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